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Executive Management Team

Olivia Wirth

Olivia Wirth

Executive Chair & Director

Olivia has a wealth of experience in CEO and senior executive roles, and possesses strong capability in customer experience and analytics, marketing, brand and loyalty, as well as corporate affairs and government relations.

Olivia joined the Myer Board as an independent Non-Executive Director in November 2023 and was recently appointed as Executive Chair to drive the Company’s next phase of growth. Olivia is focused on delivering improved outcomes for Myer’s valued customers, team members and all Myer shareholders.

Previously, Olivia held a number of other senior leadership roles at Qantas after commencing there in 2009, including Chief Customer Officer; Group Executive for Brand, Marketing and Corporate Affairs; and Group Executive for Government Relations and Corporate Affairs. She was a member of the Group Management Committee since 2010 and most recently retired as CEO of Qantas Loyalty after 6 years in the role.

Prior to Qantas, Olivia held senior executive roles for a number of organisations including the Tourism and Transport Forum industry lobby group and the Australian Tourist Commission.

Since 2018, Olivia has been a board director of the Great Barrier Reef Foundation and was also on the Board of UNICEF Australia until 24 August 2024.

Kathy Karabatsas

Kathy Karabatsas

Group Chief Financial Officer

Given the significant expansion of Myer following the combination with Apparel Brands, the Myer Group appointed Kathy as Group CFO in March 2025. As the Group CFO, Kathy has responsibility for the financial management of the Myer Group including accounting and reporting, commercial finance and planning, treasury, taxation, procurement, compliance, and internal audit.

Kathy is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in leadership roles across retail and consumer goods industries including as David Jones Chief Financial Officer and Managing Director and Finance Director of Lion Dairy & Drinks. Beyond her corporate achievements, Kathy is actively involved in cultural and community initiatives. She serves on the board of The Hellenic Initiative Australia, reflecting her commitment to her heritage and community development.

Throughout her career, Kathy has also expressed pride in supporting drought relief initiatives, demonstrating her dedication to social responsibility. Kathy's diverse experience and leadership have significantly contributed to the success of the organisations she has been part of, underscoring her commitment to excellence and community engagement.

Geoff

Geoff Ikin

Chief Customer Officer

Geoff was appointed Chief Customer Officer in January 2019 and is responsible for the key customer facing functions of online, MYER one, marketing, advertising, public relations (PR), social media, corporate affairs and communications.

Geoff has led advertising, marketing and media functions at some of Australia’s most well-known and respected organisations, including at Tourism Australia, Westpac, David Jones, IMG/Rugby World Cup and Sydney Olympics.

In his most recent role at Tourism Australia, Geoff was responsible for leading their global communications approach with a key focus on developing media and social strategies, public relations, major events, broadcast, advocacy and talent initiatives. During his time with Tourism Australia, Geoff was responsible for major initiatives showcasing Australia in key global markets, including the recent Super Bowl Campaign and the World’s 50 Best Restaurant Awards in Melbourne.

Throughout his career, Geoff has led innovative work through traditional and online channels, aimed at improving the customer experience, increasing engagement, advocacy and loyalty whilst, at the same time, driving strong and measurable commercial outcomes that improve shareholder value and financial performance.

Tony Sutton

Tony Sutton

Chief Operating Officer

Tony Sutton is a career retailer, joining Myer in 1992 and has worked cross-functionally in a number of senior roles including store and regional management, merchandise, and marketing.

Tony joined the Executive Management Group in March 2013 as Executive General Manager – Stores. In this role Tony oversees all of the operations of the store network nationally.

Tony also serves as Chairman of the Myer Community Fund, who is focused on supporting children and families through the raising of funds through charitable activities.

Andrew Taylor

Andrew Taylor

Chief Transformation Officer

Andrew was appointed as the Chief Transformation Officer in October 2024. In this role he leads strategic initiatives to drive growth and innovation across the organisation. With over two decades of experience at Qantas, Andrew has built an extensive career across key areas including Mergers and Acquisitions, Strategy, Treasury, Loyalty, and Corporate Development. His tenure at Qantas honed his expertise in leading complex financial transactions, developing strategic roadmaps, and enhancing corporate growth frameworks.

Andrew holds qualifications as a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants. His strong background in finance and strategic transformation positions him as a pivotal leader in driving Myer’s evolution in an increasingly competitive retail landscape.

Mark Medwell

Mark Medwell

Chief Information Officer

Mark was appointed Chief Information Officer in November 2024 and commences in February 2025. In this role he will be responsible for technology strategy, delivery, and operations across Myer’s store network, business operations and online platforms, and Myer’s cyber security.

Mark was previously at Cotton On Group where for the past 8 years, he was accountable for the end to end technology function and services supporting a multi brand, global fashion retailer, operating across 23 countries, 1,400 stores and 20,000 team members.

Mark is an experienced IT leader in strategy, global sourcing models, business integration, major change initiatives, transformation, outsourcing and delivery of IT services on a global scale. He has had exposure to the FMCG, mining, logistics/transport and government services sectors and has held roles with both strategic and operational responsibilities in application, infrastructure and service management.

Darren Wedding

Darren Wedding

Chief Supply Chain Officer

Darren was appointed Chief Supply Chain Officer in October 2024 and commences in March 2025. Darren will be responsible for all aspects of Myer’s supply chain, from its factories and third party suppliers, through to the network of hubs and warehouses and onto customers, whether in store or direct to home.

Darren is a principle centred leader possessing diverse experience in all facets of supply chain management with more than 30 years’ experience in supply chain and logistics having served in a broad array of industries including military, steel manufacturing, consumer goods, pharmaceutical, retail and third party logistics, with nine of those years based in Asia.

Belinda Slifkas

Belinda Slifkas

Chief Merchandise Officer

Belinda Slifkas is a seasoned retail executive with over 30 years of experience in both Australian and international wholesale and retail sectors. Belinda was appointed as Chief Merchandise Officer in March 2025 to lead Myer’s merchandise, buying, and planning team.

Belinda brings a wealth of experience across a diverse category portfolio, including Menswear, Womenswear, Childrenswear, Homewares, and Entertainment. She also has an extensive background in product sourcing and brand development, making her a key driver of Myer’s merchandise strategy.

Teresa Rendo

Teresa Rendo

Managing Director of Apparel Brands

Teresa Rendo was appointed Managing Director of Apparel Brands in March 2022. Prior to this, Teresa held a number of senior roles at Woolworths Limited including the Acting Managing Director of Big W. Teresa has more than 21 years of experience at all levels of retail including store operations, international sourcing and buying/merchandising.

Andrew Taylor

Josh Molloy

Global Head of Property

Josh was appointed as Global Head of Property in October 2011, having spent a total of 15 years with Just Group. Prior to this, Josh has held both leasing and retail consultancy roles internationally with multiple organisations including Westfield. Josh’s career spans more than 25 years working across the real estate, design and development sectors with experience dealing with real estate in Europe, Asia, North America, Australia and New Zealand.